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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,175.65, 352,139.60 and 140,451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,175.65, 352,139.60 and 140,451.84 is: 193,822.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,175.65 : 352,139.60 = 140,451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,175.65/352,139.60 = 140,451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,175.65x = 352,139.60 × 140,451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,175.65x = 49,458,655,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,458,655,107.99/255,175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,822.00

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